Karl H. Schaefer, 60, of West Lafayette, died at 11:15 p.m. Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at St. Elizabeth Central in Lafayette. He was born November 16, 1949 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Herman and Melba Gordon Schaefer. He graduated from Tech High School in Indianapolis, and lived in Indianapolis most of his life. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1969-1971. Surviving are 2 daughters, Patricia and Carla, 5 brothers and 4 sisters. He is preceded in death by 3 sisters. Graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, September 24, 2010 at Lincoln Memory Gardens in Whitestown, Indiana. Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home in Brookston in charge of arrangements.